10 Questions
What did Buddhist philosophers posit to mirror the ephemerality of moments of human experience?
Phenomenal instants with minimum extension in time as well as space
Did all atomist theories feature void spaces between atoms?
Sometimes, but not always
What did Aristotle allow regarding the quantity of matter that could instantiate certain properties?
There might be a lower limit
What is the term 'atomism' sometimes understood to refer to?
Theories explaining changes in the material world by the rearrangements of minute particles of matter
Did all ancient atomist theories have a basis on appearance/reality distinction?
No, not all
What type of bond results from the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions?
Ionic bond
What type of bond is formed through the sharing of electrons?
Covalent bond
Which type of bond is considered a 'strong bond' or 'primary bond'?
Covalent bond
What is the main force behind dipole–dipole interactions?
Permanent charge separation
What type of bond is characterized by the attraction between a hydrogen atom and a highly electronegative atom?
Hydrogen bond
Test your knowledge of ancient atomism with this quiz. Explore the key concepts, philosophers, and theories related to the interactions of tiny particles to explain changes in the natural world.
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